Dependable: meaning and example
adjective · In the sense illustrated below
Able to be trusted to do what is needed.
Example sentence
“A dependable colleague followed through on every promise.”
An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.
Putting it into words
In a compliment
“You are so dependable. You followed through when I really needed help.”
At work
“Dependable point of contact for customer queries, following each request through to resolution.”
This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.
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